Historical October 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Lots of vacations were still going on last month.
A few of them are reported here. Arline and Richard Webb, 6100 Pershing, and daughters Erica and Alicia spent a few days at Trout Lodge, which is a YMCA camp near Potosi.
The Webbs reported a great family vacation, with lots of activities and good food. Bruce and Christine Smith, of 5800 Pershing, vacationed in the West for two weeks – visiting states of Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana, and traveling almost four thousand miles.
They camped one night on the Little Spearfish River, and especially enjoyed the Black Hills.
They came home with more than just their pictures — an abandoned kitten adopted them in a state park along the way and is now making its new home in St. Louis.
The Geer family, 6100 Kingsbury, made their annual trip to the East. Jane and her daughters, Sarah and Susan, drove East to visit family and friends, as well as to relax at the beach. Jim was able to join his family for the latter part of the trip. Jim and Clare McLeod and family spent their vacation at a camp on Lake Michigan where they were able to enjoy a respite from the summer’s heat.
The McLeods live on 6100 Waterman. Obviously, however, the “chic,” really “inspot” to see and be seen this summer was definitely Silver Dollar City, as reported by the McGuires and the Horners (6100 Westminster) both of whom vacationed there in late August.
The first of Four Evenings at Four Corners was held on September 7 The Bosman Twins entertained a nice crowd with a really fine jazz concert, and even gave the audience an extra half-hour of music. St. Roch’s celebrated its 75th anniversary on September 14, with a special Mass celebrated by Archbishop May. Father Mike Campbell, formerly of St. Roch’s, was the homilist.
The service was followed by a reception in the church hall.
The hall had undergone major renovation and was reopened in all its splendor for the first time that evening. Those in attendance reported it to be absolutely beautiful.
Welcome back to the Rosedale neighborhood to Mary Jo (Consiglio) Biondo.
Mary Jo is known to long-time residents and other St. Roch’s parents, where her two daughters attend school.
She and her husband Michael have purchased a home in 6100 McPherson and are currently renovating. Michael and Mary Jo are expecting a new addition to their family in February. Neighbors have said their farewells to the following residents who are all leaving the area and will be missed: Linda Kulla, Marie and Larry Chambers and twin daughters, as well as the Vince McGee family.
Congratulations to officer Tommy Wilder of the 8th District Police. Tommy was instrumental in the arrest of one of the Ten Most Wanted. Tommy lives in the neighborhood. “Directions 1986-87” — new work by Elliot Smith Gallery Artists opened in late September, at the gallery on Skinker.
The artists will be familiar names to many: Bill Kohn of 6100 Kingsbury, Bill Hawk of 6100 Washington, Sam Wayne of 6300 Washington, and John Bjerklie, formerly of the area, and who currently shares studio space with Bill Kohn in 5900 Kingsbury.
Another neighborhood artist, Linda Horsley-Nunley, 6100 McPherson, opens an exhibition at Seghi Gallery on Delmar on October 19 – the same day as Art Exposed (see more information in this issue). Families are growing in the neighborhood. Jan and John Pitts, 6100 McPherson, are the proud parents of Jena Lynn born on August 23, weighing six pounds and thirteen ounces. Especially proud is Jean’s brother, John, who is three years old. John Pitts (father) has his own company — J.T. Pitts, Painting and Decorating.
A double congratulations goes to Janice and Tim Barthalow, 6000 Kingsbury.
On August 16 they became parents for the first and the second time — to Matthew Ryan and Daniel Patrick. Janice is a teacher at Developmental Child Care and Tim is a med student at Washington University. Best wishes to Hitch Powell as he begins his MBA degree program at S.I.U. Hitch and Mary Powell live at 6100 Westminster.
The entire block of Kingsbury, as well as others in the surrounding area wish to thank Isaiah DiLorenzo for his hard work in cleaning the grafitti from the Kingsbury Avenue stone gate markers. Isaiah lives with his family on Kingsbury. Don’t you love hearing these good neighbor stories? You probably know of some yourself. Why not share them with us all?
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1986.
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Archival transcription note: Baby name appears Jena Lynn, then Jean’s brother in source; both retained for editorial review.
Original source: SD_Times1986_10.pdf, printed page(s) 5; PDF page(s) 5.
